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Marion hosting Legacy of Liberty event June 26-27

Marion, Kentucky will host what is expected to be the largest community celebration in the last 50 years this weekend. Legacy of Liberty is a community-wide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The event is designed to connect people with the history that shaped our nation, and the event invites residents and […]

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Arrest Made After Investigation Into Threats Against Officer

Evansville Police have arrested a man accused of making threats against an officer on social media. On May 21, 2026, Evansville Police Department was made aware of what officials called concerning social media posts made by 22-year-old Dredon E. Nunn. Nunn is the son of Everett Nunn, who was killed by an Evansville Police Department

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Sgt. Seth Rainey Named Evansville District Public Information Officer for Indiana State Police

Evansville – Sgt. Seth Rainey has been named the Indiana State Police Evansville District public information officer. Sergeant Rainey is a native of Mt. Vernon and a 2003 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. He attended Ball State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2007 and was a member of the

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Indiana State Trooper Injured After Being Struck Along US 41

Knox County, IN – An Indiana state trooper was injured after being struck along U.S. 41. Master Trooper Brett Pool was on U.S. 41 near Decker at about 6:13 p.m. Tuesday when he and his marked vehicle were struck by a northbound SUV. The vehicle was driven by Anna Elkins, 33, of Vincennes. At the time

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Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Welcomes 13 New Resident Physicians

EVANSVILLE, IN – Ascension St. Vincent Evansville’s Internal Medicine Residency Program has welcomed its second-ever class of 13 new resident physicians, who officially begin their specialized training this week. The successful National Residency Match culminated in these graduates starting their journey to spend the next several years in specialized training in Evansville. Data shows nearly

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Two people shot in Waverly; homicide investigation opened

Authorities have apprehended a pair of juveniles connected to a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another injured over the weekend in Waverly. Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 13000 block of Ranch Road in Waverly at about 12 a.m. Sunday to investigate a shooting incident. Deputies found that two people had

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Kentucky Wesleyan College President Dr. James P. Cousins to Conclude Service After Five Years

OWENSBORO, Ky. — Kentucky Wesleyan College announced Friday that President Dr. James P. Cousins will conclude his service to the College on July 31, 2026, after five years of leadership. The Board of Trustees will meet in the coming days to name an interim president and to determine the timeline for identifying Kentucky Wesleyan’s 37th president. The

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Delta Regional Authority, U.S. Department of War to Host Wellness Mission in Henderson, Union and Webster counties June 11-21

HENDERSON, Ky. – The Delta Regional Authority and the U.S. Department of War are partnering once again to bring another medical mission to Western Kentucky, thanks to the Innovative Readiness Training program. Led by the DRA, Air National Guard, Green River Area Development District (GRADD) and City of Henderson, the 2026 Green River Area Wellness

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RiverValley Behavioral Health holding Veterans Forum

OWENSBORO, KY – RiverValley Behavioral Health is launching a Veterans Forum to help shape future services for those who served. For years, RVBH has provided behavioral health and recovery services to veterans throughout the region. Today, through its Veterans Services Unit, RVBH is strengthening those efforts with specialized support focused on military culture, care coordination,

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Matthew 25 AIDS Services Celebrates 30 Years with Community HIV Testing Events

At Matthew 25 AIDS Services, knowing your HIV status is something worth celebrating, and there’s no better time than during the organization’s 30th Anniversary celebration. This year, Matthew 25 is partnering with Greater Than HIV and Walgreens to host three fun, welcoming pop-up HIV testing events designed to help community members take charge of their

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Henderson Community College Offers FREE Six-Week Workforce Training Beginning June 15

HENDERSON, Ky. — Henderson Community College is now accepting registrations for its MAINTech program, a free, six-week workforce training boot camp designed to prepare participants for careers in manufacturing and industrial settings. Classes begin June 15. MAINTech, which stands for Multi-skilled Advanced Industrial Maintenance Training, is a hands-on, non-credit program that combines classroom instruction, technical training

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AG’s Office Indicts Bowling Green Pair for Defrauding Medicaid

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (May 13, 2026) – Two Bowling Green residents have been indicted for defrauding the Medicaid system.  A Warren County Grand Jury indicted Chandra Branch, 56, and Evans Mitchell, 67, both of Bowling Green, with two counts each of Devising or Engaging in a Scheme to Defraud the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program of $1,000 or

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Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Fentanyl Arrest

The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force has arrested two people in connection with selling fentanyl from a local hotel. Detectives received information that Carl Ashley Allen Jr., 38, of Madison, Tenn. was selling fentanyl from a hotel located in eastern Vanderburgh County. Before a search warrant was executed, detectives attempted to stop Allen in the hotel

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Stock Yards completes its acquisition of Field & Main

Stock Yards Bancorp has completed its acquisition of Field & Main Bancorp. As a result of the merger, Stock Yard officials said Field & Main customers will not experience any immediate changes to their banking experience and should continue using their respective Field & Main Bank branches, checks, bank cards, online and mobile banking, and

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Henderson Community College Student Success Celebrations Set for May 8

HENDERSON, Ky.  – Henderson Community College will celebrate student success during five events Friday, May 8, all on HCC’s campus. Medical Laboratory Technician Pinning Ceremony – 11 a.m., Sullivan Technology Center multipurpose room Nursing Pinning Ceremony – Noon, Preston Arts Center Medical Assisting Pinning Ceremony – 1:15 p.m., Sullivan Technology Center multipurpose room Spring Commencement

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